I am no saviour: Neymar
2 Nov 2012 7:31 AM IST
Brazilian football sensation Neymar has revealed his unease at being considered a saviour for the national team, and insists he alone will not guarantee Brazil’s success at the 2014 World Cup.
The 20-year-old Santos striker is already considered the face of Brazil’s World Cup campaign. His face appears on magazine covers and TV commercials throughout the country and his every move - from his new haircut to the latest music download on his ipod - is considered newsworthy to Brazil’s media.
‘I know that people copy my hairstyle, my ways and everything else,’ Neymar said Wednesday. ‘But I don’ t feel like a pop star. I am happy for the affection people show towards me because I was a fan and still am. I know how it is to have an idol.’
With 53 goals from 46 matches for club and country in 2012, Neymar has also been making major headlines for his deeds on the pitch.
The 20-year-old Santos striker is already considered the face of Brazil’s World Cup campaign. His face appears on magazine covers and TV commercials throughout the country and his every move - from his new haircut to the latest music download on his ipod - is considered newsworthy to Brazil’s media.
‘I know that people copy my hairstyle, my ways and everything else,’ Neymar said Wednesday. ‘But I don’ t feel like a pop star. I am happy for the affection people show towards me because I was a fan and still am. I know how it is to have an idol.’
With 53 goals from 46 matches for club and country in 2012, Neymar has also been making major headlines for his deeds on the pitch.
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